Well, that sucked. Needed to cool down a little before posting because holy god, I hate the Giants.
The NFL doesn't make any sense anymore. The 49ers blow out the bills, then the bills beat the Cardinals who before this week had only one loss. The 49ers blow out the Jets, then the Jets beat down on the Colts. The Texans look like nobody will ever beat them, then get completely destroyed at home by a team that was thoroughly dominated by the 49ers, who themselves looked like a 1-15 team this week.
What I'm saying is I don't think we can learn anything about any team in any given week this entire season. So basically, we have no reason to be depressed about the 49ers after this week, and we have no reason to be elated about the 49ers after a week in which they win in a convincing fashion.
I, for one, am not worried about this team long term- they are still one of the five best teams in the league. However, if they somehow allow a team to get a lead on them (stupid turnovers, poor special teams play, etc.) then they are in serious trouble. Every NFL team this season seems like they have serious flaws, and the 49ers are no different. Most weeks, their defense will make up for that. If their defense can't, then they will get blown out. Their offense (read: quarterback) is not equipped to lead a comeback of more than three points.
I, one of the last staunch defenders of Alex Smith, am tetering precariously on the bandwagon now. My tippytoe is keeping me on only because I know how smart he is and how capable he is of not making mistakes. After watching this weeks game however, my faith in him is waning slightly. If he can't limit mistakes then he is probably one of the three worst quarterbacks in the league. He is simply not equipped to lead a high-powered offense, no matter the supporting cast.
Thankfully, the opportunity to wash this one away comes quickly with the quick turnaround for the Thursday night game. I would expect the Seahawks to have a bit of a letdown after such an emotional win on Sunday. Plus, they have to travel. If the 49ers don't come out guns blazing and win this one in convincing fashion, then I will start to worry. I know the Seahawks have a good defense, but a truly good team should be able to put them away fairly easily on the road. Also, Pete Carroll is a total douche and I want him to lose.
